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The Weirding Way Episode 1: The Sleeper Must Awaken

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Welcome to the first episode of The Weirding Way! Join Jaime, Patrick, Reno, and Drew as they discuss the world of Dune and what it means to them in this Patreon-exclusive episode. Our next show will air October 20, shortly before the North American release of Denis Villeneuve's new film.

We're so excited to share this limited series with you, and to thank you once again for your continued support.

FRAME RATE: Candyman (2021)

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This episode contains frank discussions of race and identity that may be upsetting for some people. Please use discretion.

In this episode, Jaime, Patrick, and special guest Micah Greene sit down to discuss the very controversial and amazing film Candyman. Directed by Nia DiCosta, Candyman is a spiritual sequel to the original 1992 film that takes the roots of the original film while pushing the narrative further.  Please join us for this important conversation.

This episode will be made free to the public on Wednesday, September 22nd. 

FRAME RATE: Krull (1983)

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The 1980s if nothing else proved to be a watershed moment for many films that would end up defining their genre. 1983's Krull is no exception. Sumptuous in its setting, riveting in its set pieces, Krull is a feast for the eyes and ears. Does the film hold up? Join Jaime, and Dan as they dive head first into a film that push the boundaries of its overlapping genres of science fiction and fantasy.

FRAME RATE: Birdman (2014)

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It’s fascinating how sometimes we can all be looking at the same thing, and yet see something completely different. In Alejandro Iñárritu’s 2014 film Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), we face just such a thing. It’s a film about a play that is based on a novel where not everything is exactly what it seems.

The magical realism in the story, penned by the director among others, combined with the “single-shot” approach and Emmanuel Lubezki’s incredible eye for color and light, whisks us away to a place that might be real, or it could all be imagined by the protagonist. A phenomenal performance by Michael Keaton and Edward Norton will leave you wondering what the film, life, and love are all about.

FRAME RATE: The Revenant (2016)

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A film that plays out more like myth than fact, Alejandro González Iñárritu's The Revenant conjures an 1800s era America like none other. Following the real-life events that befell frontiersman Hugh Glass, The Revenanttakes its viewers on a journey that's as immersive as it is heady. In this episode of Frame Rate, Jaime, Patrick, and Dan discuss and review a film that is not only important for its craft, but also in how it depicts Native American people during a tipping point in their history.

FRAME RATE: Enemy (2013)

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Life is a constant challenge to find out who we are. Sometimes who we are, and who we want to be are at war with one another. This truth is viscerally evident in Denis Villeneuve’s 2013 film, Enemy. In this entry, Patrick, Dan, and Jaime explore this wonderfully complex film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and Isabella Rosellini in what is yet another jewel in Villeneuve’s cinematic crown.

FRAME RATE: Last of the Mohicans (1992)

With the talent of Michael Mann, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Madeleine Stowe, it's hard to go wrong. Punctuated by a beautiful, emotionally resonant score and incredible cinematography, this is a film we return to again and again. Based on the less-than-historically accurate novel by James Fenimore Cooper, this adaptation tells the epic tale beautifully while negotiating issues like the "noble savage" concept and quite a bit of historical exposition.
Join Jaime and Dan as they discuss one of their favorites.

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FRAME RATE: MAD MAX : FURY ROAD (2015)

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When we talk about motion pictures, we often take the word “motion” for granted. But film has always been a medium about movement: the shuffling of frames, the choreography of combat, the balletic interplay of dollies and booms and Steadicams.

George Miller’s majestic return to his action-apocalypse roots—2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road—is a love letter to the art of film as moving image. Essentially a continuous chase scene, Fury Road has some of the most audacious stunts in modern cinema.

But it’s also a nuanced, subtle character study. A film about societal collapse, toxic masculinity, and human rights. 

Join Jaime, Patrick, and Dan for a conversation about this extraordinary film.

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Many Star Wars fans argue about whether this is the best film in the franchise since the original trilogy. Directed by Gareth Edwards, his love and passion for the Star Wars universe certainly shine through. Practical effects, a dark story full of death and destruction, and the CGI resurrection of Peter Cushing's Governor Tarkin, breathed new life into this universe in a unique and exciting way. Join Jaime and Patrick as they cover their favorite moments in A Star Wars Story.

FRAME RATE: Sicario (2015)

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"The border is just another line to cross." 

Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Starring Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, and Emily Blunt.

In this episode of Frame Rate, your hosts, Jaime, Patrick, and Dan discuss Denis Villeneuve's 2015 masterpiece. In the war on drugs, who is the real enemy? Sicario presents the audience with this question as it mines the darkest parts of drug trafficking and government intervention. Sicario gets so dark that eventually, everyone is willingly blind. Join us as we take a journey into the heart of darkness. 

FRAME RATE: The Mandalorian - Season Two (2020)

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Dan, Patrick, and Jaime sit down to review and discuss season two of The Mandalorian in a fun hour of laughter and praise. Is season two better than season one? Will Disney be able to continue the greatness of the show in season three? Is the Quid Pro Quo trope overused by this point? We talk about all of this and so much more in this episode of Frame Rate.

As always, thank you all for your patronage and support. 

Jaime, Patrick, and Dan

BONUS EPISODE: Frame Rate - The Mandalorian | Season One (2019)

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In this episode of Frame Rate, Dan, Patrick, and Jaime discuss season one of The Mandalorian, their first experiences with the show, and how it sits within the Star Wars universe. From those quiet moments on Tatooine with Quill, to Din's first discovery of The Child, the Frame Rate crew dive back into what makes Star Wars so great. 

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FRAME RATE: The Tree of Life (2011)

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Life is a reverence of mystery, memory, and wonder. Terence Malick's The Tree of Life is akin to seeing the birth of the cosmos through the eyes of children. In what is considered his magnum opus, Tree of Life dives head first into the experience of every aspect of existence from the birth of the stars, to the death of a son. Patrick, Dan, and Jaime sit down to discuss a film that is (and will become) a deeply personal experience that will last a lifetime.

FRAME RATE: The Secret of NIMH (1982)

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In 1979, famous Disney animator Don Bluth left Disney to form his own studio. Their first project, released in 1982, was The Secret of NIMH.

Layered with magic, mystery, and beautiful old-school animation, this incredible adventure follows a brave little mouse who is trying to save her son from a deadly disease.

This is one of our childhood favorites, and it brings back such great memories! Whether it's your first viewing, or a nostalgic flashback, join Jaime, Dan, and Patrick as we discuss this wonderful animated film.

FRAME RATE: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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All of us face struggles in life, and this year has been an exceptional burden on people all over the world.

The holiday season of 2020 seems like the right time to be reminded of some important things: that your life matters, that if you treat people with kindness it will be reflected back to you, and that "All you can take with you is that which you've given away".

Join Dan, Jaime, and Patrick as they discuss one of their very favorites: Frank Capra's 1946 classic It's a Wonderful Life.

FRAME RATE: Strange Days (1995)

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Kathryn Bigelow directing, James Cameron writing, a great cast...what could go wrong?

Join Dan, Patrick, Jaime, and special guest and patron Mike Denis as we discuss this pre-Y2K film that has...a lot going on. From Blade Runner influences to specially-designed cameras, let's go back to 1995 and see what Strange Days predicted about 1999.

(Please excuse us for the poor audio-quality at times. We have upgraded some of our equipment and are still optimizing the sound.)